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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17
AKArrIoHMENr AolIxsr POPE BRorHER.

An attachment granted by Presiding judge
Van Brunt, Of tho Supreme Court yesterday agahs.
the property this state Of the Oxford Copper ana
Sulphur Company, of New-Jerscy, and Thomas :.
Pope & Brother, the metal dealers who have mace an
assignment Tho claim Il for 1910 40 on note
made by r. j. Pope & brother April IL, 1887 ana
endorsed by the Copper and Sulphur Company, ior
,rhIch The NatInnal Park Bank has sued thom.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND TO PRESIDENT BEEK'
MAN

President Beekman, OF the Board OF Aldermen, on
Moniay addressed the following letter to Presdent
Cleveland:
D..s SIR: IL would that the invitation from tho
peer Alderman Of this city 70 Mrs Gevslana 70 M
'opors and Mrs. Ceveiands reply have been msnter-
1 r.. Respect weS those
the invitation was extended hold toward your'en ana
While not eniertanine belief that the form of invitation
any feeling that hs a sr o. 0T To and
No ard represent to allow miseo, cepiion however
Ss.er 10 pass whoS, challenge and th, in
nothns could this city be less than in sns aie
" HENRY r. BREKMAN
The following reply was received:
OAK VIEW, WASHINGTON. D. c. !
September IL. 1851
s Hn HESar BEEKnaS r,ss%sr Ss s to the invita-
assist in the presentation OF cerhn
nars mated to the Of city both OF US
lend TO her declinauon hghhc~nce
Your no,e :" me- rsceVed this morning recognizing
existence Of Of The true measng 2, To-
Ser and for myss That we have ,lghtesi idea
~ n' ,hs fo% Of nor was the reply
recognize AL t the existence OF any 'uch hen
IL Is also true that and form OF the invitation
criticised q, matter Of etqae'Ss ,o,.,d and -
Of hardly think that would have
The question Mrs Cleveland whether she
Wiling assume such public role enurey
and not as an adjunct or Incident 70
Her Judgment and feeling against and she declined
am ve,y glad she did: because the plain meaning Of her
sscnsSn Is dis.sr.ee am sure her ''""u''
this a. the sS Ss %smS 70 IS Of
yr DEPARTMENT should be in the least
The AJdermen's Committee have had meeting since
the letter received but Is Understood
that the Mayor vii! DO asked TO present the hags
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17
1NYEsr1eA TING Az ExEoUroEs cO0UxTS

On warrant issued on the complaint OF Benjamin olm
sted OF No 40 Bedfor.-s, James Bird wealthy lumber
and coal merchant Of TarrytowD. " was arraened at
Jefferson Market Police Cont Yesterday on charge Of hay
~. 1893 10 In 1888. Olmsted inherited
In 1874 enjoyed the possession OF The
money yesterday In court poorly dresed and
working engineer In the Navy
Yar On February 1874 silss omsted tho ater OF Ben.
iamin r. Olnsed died leaving estate Of $3VOpVO which
was 10 have divided oetween s OF his cndren and
rtnefesu grandchildren Mr. bird, ten wes
iourneymsn carpenter and while wsriny the oimstsd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17

Roundsman James X. Price, who was lately trans
ferred from tho Thirtieth Street squad to perform
special work under Inspector Williams and Roundsman
George Chapman, OF the squad. were appointed
police yesterday. both having passed the Civl
bervice examinations with credit. They were pro
noted on the motions of Commissioners Mcflave and
Porter 10 I'LL tho created by the appoint
ments OF Captains OConnor and Grant. Chapman will
perform duty in the Mercer street squad ana Prce VIII
remain with Inspector Williams.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17
D,soypIyyIyG BELLIGgREyT BROKERS.

James L. Hamel and Charles Powers, members Of the
Produce Exchange, who displayed their physical
proves and knowledge OF the Marquis OF Queensberrys
rules In straw hat scrimmage Thursday were yes
terday summoned to appear before the Complaint Com
mttce to show why they should not De disciplined
for violating the rules OF the Exchange prohibiting the
settling OF differences by blows on the floor. j. ".
Moore also requested the Complaint Committee to dis
cpline G. X Rivers, for kicking boy named Carman
ON the floor of the Exchange.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17
A BILL TO PRorEor TIE NATIONAL FoR.srx

A BILL TO PROTECT THE NATIONAL FoREsr&
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Sept l6-The American Forestry
Congress- present in session In this CITY, has prepared
memorial Congress urging tho passage wthoutdslay
of bill prepared by the Forestry Congress- The bill
contains twenty sections and provides for tho pro-
lection Of the forests tho withdrawal Of forest land from
entry under existing laws the classification Of forest
and the creation Of forest the sale OF timber
Government land tho creation Of commissioner OF
forests In the Department Of the Interior and four
sistant the organization Of orco Of In
spsct0rs and appropriation Of $1,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17
THIRTY YEARS OF MONDAY pRA FER

The thirtieth anniversary OF the Fulton Street
praysr-meetug will be celebrated In the Collegiate
Reformed Church. fitth-ave. and Twenty-nInth-st,
on Friday The Rev. DIR. T. w. Chambers. one OF the
IN n-ters of she Collegiate Church., will review the
thirty wears In a commemorative discourse. From
the rirst circular. dated september z3, 1857, this
statement Is ken: This meeting intended TO give
merchants mechanics, clerks strangers and business
men generally. opportunity 20 stop and call uDon
God amid the daily perplexities inchlcLt to their
sespssve svocatons. Ii will continue tor one hoai
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17
NEWS FROM THE SUBURBS.
Jersey CITY.

Yesterday Court OF General SEES
sions Henry Mitchell aoboken sneak tn,e 70
prison. had been convicted OF ropohg
the honse Of John Bates. In Bloomfs d.st
John Conway. forty teamser IN the employ Tenn
syvana Railroad tracks 81 Greenest Yesterday when DIS
tynrL struck by q wrecked CONWAY was
tweny feet Ho picked up unconscious ana
moved Frapcss Hospital where he died Inc norse
wa, not Injured married and lived ~ Haiii-
ON ave and Hcksst BROOKLYN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17
TURTLE WORsHIPPERS APPLA I'D II

TURTLE WORsHTPPERS APPLA I'D Mr.. BURLEiGH'
The members Of the Turtle Club to the NUMBER Oh
hundred or so took Of the Union Square inc
iast sveuns nd il hsir best make things pleas
mt for John I. B,rlcigh They appiaudcd vigorously
ronghout the performance OF zone AGAINST MANY ,
end nnalIy presented Mr. Burleigh with large tnrte
made of fower rhis ingonously constructed monster
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17

but 10 also designed for those who may find 1t con-
verient TO remain not than five or ten minutes,
as well as those who spare the whole hour. The
necessary interru ton viii De slight because antici-
paed. and those VINO are In haste often expedite
their business engagements by hating to lit no their
hearts and voices to the throne OF grace IN humble
gra'eful prayer"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17
RRoIsrRA rroysIy THE EVENING SCHOOLS

Tho evening schools OF the city held In the public
schools Will begin their winter term on the first
day evening In October Next week the school
buildings will DO open In the evening for the regi,
traon OF those pupils who desire 10 attend during the
winter In tho lunor evening schools boys from
thirteen to sixteen years admitted, and the senior
schools arc for those older and moro advanced.
BY the action OF the Board of Education Wednesday,
Industrial drawing classes will be formed In the senior
schools this winter. Tho evening schools for girls VIII
also lie opened for registration next week.
There Will 10 two evening high schools this winter
tho new ono being established In Grammar School
No. 20 In Norfolk-st near Hester-st Tho now school
Il an experiment 10 the request made from tho
east side OF tho city. II VIII have course OF study
similar that No. 81 I'm west Thirteenthst.. but
10 tho attendance during tho winter Is not maintained
Il will probably be discontinued another year. Both
schools will open for registration next week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17
OWN FROM HIS OARRIA

j. b. BREWSTER THROWN FROM HIS OARRIA GE.
j. b. Brewster, OF the firm Of Brewster Co.. carriage
manufacturers this city, hurt yesterday morning
at Inner New. Rochse. His carriage into col
lisIop with Thomas Downrgs paint wagon ana Mr..
Brewster was thrown tho ground and SO seriously
burt that he had to taken back his home and med
zeal aid summoned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17
TIMBER RIGHTS IN WESTERN ROADS.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 16. Tho United States Attorney
for Colorado has forwarded the Commissioner OF the
General Land Office copy OF important decision rem
dereG ny Moses Haet United States District Judge for
the District Of Colorado In two Of the United States
against the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company
regarding the rights OF the company to timber from
public lands. The judge rendered the first judicial de-
csion that tho Land Office been able to obtain to
the meaning Of the words From the public lands ad-
acent TO the line Of said road" contained In the gen.
eral rghtofway act of March 1878 The DECISIONS that
the right to take timber from the public lands under this
act extends asray distance from the right Of way
portation by wagons, and not otherwise The timber
be used for the construction the road at
points distant from the place Of taking the company Is
liable In espass for the value The judge further holds
taken from public lands and having established that
fact the burden of proof to whore and for what pur
Judgment rendered In those two cases for s39537
It's estimated that over million dollars are involved
In cases OF a like character now pending.
PENSION CHECK RAISED FROM 50 TO S2,450
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16.-A pension check originally
drawn for So dated May 1885, which had been raised TO
and had passed through several banks and private
hands, recently presented at the cash room Of the
United States Treasury for payment by of the city
banks The paying teller W. H. Gibson at once detected
certain irregularities In the check and reporting the
facts tot Hyatthe latter communicated with the
had been ssnsd by him II was ascertaned
that the name OF the payee aud tho number OF the cheek
promnen9 official OF the Treasury i: reported today
saying "Seven Of us-I mean us Democratic chiefs
sweeps. suppose Mr. Hyatt had done so. and had put
men in the cash roomi 1t stands to reason that
with new men this fraud would not have been discov
cred. Mr. Hyatt would only have been reproached
for negligence but would have lost the amount OF the
public service MAKE These clean sweeps and it il no i'm
parchment OF our Democracy thatwe do not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17
Two nruocplrs uADE HAPPY.

| Collector Magone proved the good Samaritan 70
| two Democratic hearts that were made heavy AZ the
prospect Of long, cold and drcary winter He ap
| polnied Herman Block Inspector at ~ day, ana
l. J. HAYDEN an assistant woighor at the Same wages
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17
ALONG THE SOUND

BRIDGEPoRTThea annual dinner Of the Dridgspor Bar A.
scciatlon VIII take ace At ne George Hete Bscf hoek
reunion wadsmere Yesterday in celebration h
teenth anniversary marriage Chldr0n Rrapdch
drsn and on: great grsudehd e.sa IN vshinG hei. hoSt
-orge forty eight hung herself ohida
swing She found dead BY oae Of her children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17
NEW..JERSEY,

NORTH BEReRS-Thomas Asholdt farmer. started for
New Tuesday to buy horse He has not yet re-
urcd and his relatives fear tha something has happened
10 him $500 In his possession when be LETT home
gAYoNyR-A kerosene lamp exploded In the house Of
ue,rry Pugh TIVE -eighthsf Thursday night set
ting TO the ciohinx VI Me- Pngh's sixteen earold
Lizzie The girl terribly burned and died
yesterday In great agony.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17

formed Judge Murray that ne mother had fe1nd tho pm
said yesterday that no Information ssout the alleged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17

LIQUIDATION OF A FIRh or SToCh bhOhhhS
The Stock Exchange firm Of Prince & Whitley. No.
"a Broadway, will o into Liquidation Monday.
The death OF William r. Travers, who was special
partner made settlement of the firms affairs ncces
sary within six MONTH. Tho time exI Tres Septem
her 10. II is not certain that the business will be
.outir ued immediately The firm formed on
August IL. 1873, succeeding that of j. d. Prince x
Co The senior partner died in November, 1883, but
the firm name has been retained 1t ia not probable
that this style will be kept up. evon the business OF
the fra ia held ogcther The firm has been prom
meat ono IN Wal Street and at times the past ten
wears has done large busi.ess. It's C onnections
through Mr.. Travers and Addison Camms ok, who also
was a SPECIAL partner at one time, were wide and I'm
portant In excl ement in mining stocks about six
years ago, the rm active promoting schemes In
which james II. Kcene was conspicuous. The death
OF Mr. Prince in 1888 % farming point in the hrrns
career ana since thet time it's influence has steadily
waned. ,ts business has been more strictly commits
sion aud while its extensive connections have been
maintained the firm has had less powerful influence
in the stock market.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17

that It william Moeeverds. ne NsslstA hassts ~
Keeper wha under Indictment for sintanfng Dobe1o
nuisance By psruitsipg sunday basssa paVtsg n
premises.
a~rea with srfv ots sdionin9 YESTERDAY VIII
lam wymond representing ssyndeAts 81 Brooklyn capt
plots and cold at auction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17
SWINDLING THE TILDEN ESTATE.

GARDENER MILLER's PRIVATE OPERATIONS IN
FRUITS FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES
John Miller gardener horticultural and florist has
caused bigger nutter in the affairs Of the estate OF
Samuel ]. Tlden than did all tho legislation on the
Tilden Trust-at temporarily John Miller was EN-
ployed by Mt Tdeu to look after his lighthouses that
immense storehouse OF roses palms and tropical plants
in general. together with other valuable and choice
flowers which Mr. Tilden delighted, and for theproper
attention to which he expended large at Graystono
1t now seems that Mr. 1ldens trusted gardener
been retained Grayene look after the greenhouses
since Mr. Tdens death. has disappeared with us wie
and his children and the executors can find him not II
charged that Miller sold fruit and flowers and vegeta
bes belonging the estate and that he did not make
proper return thereof to the executors.
Andrew II. Green went up to EOnRers yesterday 10
look in this matter He returned. and laor in the day
told TRIBUNE reporter that Miller had undoubtedly u.s.
appeared. wife, children and proceeds
MILLER was engaged by Mr.. Tilden," said MI Green.
owers and plants was probably the largest In the coun-
try, and they required somebody else than tnman 10
look after them You recall the fact that the exec
of Mr. Tdens will determined 10 close up tue place
and We did not feel Justified keeping this We were
severely sed for this asst yet proceeded upoa
the interests Of the estate The greenhouses were
feature. however which we were Obliged 20 tske lhto
great outlay that 1t was thought desirable 10 retain
Miller in charge Of them. We did So He was author
lied sell off fruit and vegetables etc, and required 70
mike returns TO the executors Now he has disappeared
swndled the estate not am not prepared to say
certainly make allegations against him. he may
made false returns; he may have soio vege-
tables and fruits and flowers and have made returns on
only part Of them don't see how We are TO hnd the
of any such fraud. haven't the least Idea where
Miller is. We making no effort TO fad him."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17
PENSION CHECK RAISED FROM SO TO $3.50
REFUSING TO GRANT AN INJUNCTION.

Judge Pratt, In the Supreme Court In Brooklyn. yes
terday handed down q decision and denied the motion
for Injunction to restrain the Union Elevated Rail-
road Company from building its road In Fifth-avc The
injunction sought by OF the propertyowner
In the street who Induced to act In the matter by
President william Richardson, OF the Atlantic Avenue
Railroad Company. OF whose lines runs In Fifthave
II was desired to obtain IL pending suit to determine
the legal incorporation OF the company. Judge Pratt
says In his decision:
1njunotons pending litigation in large measure dis
crconary The refusal Of Injunction In this case can
work serious prejudice TO the paiptns There no ale
Eatsn In the COMPLAINT that the defendant - insovent
while the proof Is abundant and conclusive that Is able TO
respond 10 damages that may be awarded against H.
me other hand an opsry issued mo
deeniants would entail reparlbe loss. delay and expense
consideration Of the great hardship to the defend;
ants OF being Obliged TO suspend operations the great
pecuniary damages which must accrue the delay tat An
junction would In the construction OF the road mo
Interference with plans aud tho fact that the
plaintiffs bs nowiss Ultimately injured In any SUB
stsnta right feel constrained matter OF discretion, 10
this motion upon the following tsrts The Defendants
required deposit tho OF $500 in each case To be
applied 10 the payment 81 award or DAMAGES that NAV
hereafter Ds made the Plaintiffs In anv proceeding The
plaintiffs may atany time move increase this security upon
stpulatng to interest all deposited In
cess OF the amount OF damages awarded them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17
ROCKLAND COUNTY.

NYAcK-A large number the heirs Of Cseaslus uab<
allied surrogate wcants ceurt yesterday AID raised e
to the and only threats Of prompt adjourn
ment secured order.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17
SORRY THAT HIS LIFE WAS SAVED.

At the Jefferson Market fonce court yes.eruNy' io'
man Casha tile Steam ,oat Squad, made formal Dom
plain az Martin Kerr thirty pItnsr OF NO
1SO PARK who attempted suicide on thu sdat Ny
umping te North River lie was rcscne D. me omcsr
aftsr con trouble taken 10 Bellevue osaL
me case was until able appear In court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17
MISTER CAR pAIvrERs AND rHEIR MEETING.

MA sTER CAR PAINTERS AND THEIR MEETING
The Master Car Locomotive Painters ended their
conference at the Grand Central Hotel yesterday
Samuel Brown the newly elected president, occupied
the chair at the last session discussion took place
tho various kinds of paints used In the different
otes in this country alter which the members decided
to meet next time in Cleveland on tho second We'd
nesday In September, 1883 Manhattan Beach and
other places OF interest visited and last night
most OF the delegates started Tor their homes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17

nsnso. at rsrrytown became acquainted with Elisabeth
Olmsted snd married heF.
AT eas Omsted Bird made trustee Of the
estate behalf wife Benjamin " Oimste and TO-
day sdered to be worth $4,000 The examination
private. satisfactory accounts
trustseship and discharged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17
wEsrcHEsrER COUNTY.

SING sxo-The OF sunuysIds Lodge Of Odd Fsl.
lows visited Courtlandt Lodge o. O. F Psskski yss
terday, and presented D. d. O. n. John H Pierce with
handsome cane.
EAST cHxsrKR-Tho new Stone sprs which has taken ne
place OF the old wooden structure St Paus Epseopa
Church 10 about completed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17

j. Q. A. WARD TO MAKE THE BHECHER STATUE
The Executive Committee Of the Beccher Statue
Fund has decided to commission j. Z. A. Ward.
the well-known sculptor. to execute the statue oil
uenr, Ward Beecher to be erected IN Brooklyn. Ii
will be in bronze on a granite pedestal. The money
available tor the purpose is s2b. 90. but IL er
p-cted that consider able sum wili accrue from tue
sulsgy of Dr. Joseph Parker in the Brooklyn Academy
of Music on October T. Tor which tickets will be sold
This money will be expended upon the pedestal,
which will be adorned With scenes IRON Mr. Beechers
lite The action OF the Executive Committee Is sub
ject TO the approval of the CtzenP Committee repre-
senting various churches and SOC eties, which has
general charge OF ,he matter meeting OF this body
will be called shortly.
The site for the is not yet determined, IA the
cite authorities have decided TO put the Soldiers and
Sailors monument in the City Hall Park The
Beecher statue likely TO he placed in Prospect Park
Jr in the small park at the foot OF Orangest fronting
an Colnmbia Heights not Tar from Plymouth Church.
The sale OF tickets for the memorial services on
October L. ut which DIR. T.. n. Hall will preside, will
begin on Monday at Chambers music store in
MOntaRue-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17
rock HOP TRIED TO SELL OUT AND RUN AWAY.

TOCK MOP TRIED TO SELL our AND RUN AWAY
Tuck High & Co., firm Of Cinnamon which has y
store for the sale of various kinds OF Chinese goods at
No. 10 Mot--t, reported yesterday TO be in bad
way financially. 1t was said that the hrm could not
meet it's lawful obligations. To learn the truth or
falsty of the report TRIBUNE reporter visited
Chrnatowo. Tuck High Co.'S store was open and
the firm seemed To be doing business usual and the
Cinnamon in the store protested the greatest gno-
rance on tho subject did those in the neighborng
stores. Finally the reporter met An intelligent China
man who could speak English fairly veil. The re-
port, he said. did great injustice 10 Tuck III zh Co..
who were perfectly solvent, dong good business
ana perfectly able to pay all their debts Is Took
Hop. OF No. II Mott-st.. rho ha. failed. lock Hop
vwed bet ween 81 400 ana 81 800 10 Wo kee
of No \ Mott-st.; Sang Chong. OF No. %
Mott-st.: Tim sovn. OF No. - Moitst-, and Lee
Nor, OF No. l2 Chatham Square, aid Jew days
ago Tock Pop made arrangements to sell ont bis bus
urss aud run sy. wo Kee and the other creditors
heard OF his intention however and as tho ChihamaD
sad. got an execution against Took Hop. whereby
they got the money paid to him for his business in
satisfaction his debts 10 them" new hrm Ia now
preparing for business and will open with full
stock OF Chinese groceries and medicines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17
LONG ISLAND,

LOse ISLAND CIrYThe Queens County Court will take
up criminal business noxt the principal case being
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17

John Engberg, OF No. Adelphi-st, Brooklyn, shot
his mother three times on June &c and then attempted
10 KILL himself. The lives of both were de.paired Of
and he freely admitted that he fred the shots. But
to the surprise the doctors they recovered When
homicide aud suicide made against Engberg his
mother eriured herself him from punishment
and deliberately that she shot her and then
attempted to kill herself The Grand Jury could no:
indict Enfberg therefore, and he was discharged YES
terday la the Court of Seasons. Judge Moore told
him his discharge due to false swearing before
the Grand jury and the ends Of justice defeated,
but IL be did not change his mode OF life be would
again come before the and then bis mother could
not save i'm by perjuring herself.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-17
GIFTS 10 ST. JOHN'S GUILD

are invited carrying the charitable
work 0md for the completion OF the additional
Ung To the Seaside Cedar Grove 81 ten
icIa receipts forwarded by the treasurer Charles
Schwacofer. No. II University Place